CREATE is an all-campus student conference hosted annually by the Office of Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity at the end of the spring semester.
The conference offers students the opportunity to experience a supportive, academic‑style conference setting where they can present their work, receive meaningful feedback, and engage with peers and mentors. By highlighting student excellence and fostering a collegial environment for knowledge exchange, CREATE helps strengthen VIU's culture of curiosity, discovery, and creative expression.
CREATE 2026 takes place March 30 to April 2
Schedule
Ways to present
From posters to podcasts. This is where you will find info on all the different ways to participate in CREATE.
Registration
Registration for CREATE 2026 is now open. Register by March 6 to guarantee your spot!
Awards and prizes
CREATE distributes thousands in awards and prizes annually. Check out the list of awards for CREATE 2026.
Citation and Copyright for CREATE
Why cite? What do you cite? When do you cite? How do I cite this weird thing? Overview of citation for CREATE conference materials.
February 24, from 12 to 1 pm, B305|R440. Registration is required.
Register for Citation and Copyright
Oral Presentation Workshop
Covers 10-minute presentations, Slams, Rants, and VIUTube.
View the Oral Presentation Workshop video
Poster Presentation Workshop
Covers Research Posters, Infographics, using PowerPoint to format, and Twitter Posters.
View the Poster Presentation Workshop video
How to Slam!
Originally created for sharing with Dr. M. Hopwood's class during Spring, but great for anyone interested in doing a Slam! at CREATE. The video covers:
- What is a Slam?
- How to properly format a Slam
- Best practices for the slide and speaking parts
View the How to Slam! video